Ryder was deservingly nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for her work here as the eldest daughter of the family.

The dialogue is crafted really well that helps us get a clear understanding about the various ambitions and dreams that each of these character have for their futures.

The way that each of the sisters is quite distinctive in their hopes, desires and personalities shines through and allows them each to have their own very different outlook on their lives.

Bottom Line – Enjoyable retelling of this famous story that is enhanced by the superbly talented cast. The story moves along at a great pace and allows us to see these characters develop along the way into characters that can be cared about through the ups and downs of life. Ryder was deservingly nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress for her work here. The dialogue is crafted really well and allows for us to get a clear understanding about the ambitions and dreams of each of these very distinct sisters as they all seek out different things in life and have strong hopes of achieving all that they desire. Recommended!

MovieRob’s Favorite Trivia – At the end of the credits, the film is dedicated to two persons, one of whom is Polly Klaas, the 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her Petaluma, California, home in 1993 and later found murdered. Winona Ryder, much of whose youth was spent in Petaluma, joined in the highly publicized search effort and made a number of emotional appeals for the child’s safe return. (From IMDB)